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Delaware Museums Directory: Search Results
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Organization: |
Historical Society of Rehoboth Beach |
| Museum Name: |
Anna Hazzard Museum |
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| Address: |
17 Christian Street |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 4 |
| City: |
Rehoboth Beach |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19971 |
| Telephone: |
226-1119 (home of curator-302-227-7174) |
| Admission Fee: |
free, donations appreciated |
| Hours of Operation: |
May-Oct.: Wed & Sat 10am to 2pm; Nov-Apr: 1st & 3rd Sat 10am to 2pm |
| Major Collections: |
late 1800s-early 1900s postcards, photographs, music, clothing, oral histories; Anna Hazzard House ("tent" house) |
| Themes: |
Religious camp meeting history and lifestyle, turn-of-the-century Rehoboth Beach, 1800-1900 Rehoboth lifestyle |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic Building |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Religious History |
yes |
| Women's History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
self-guided, group |
| Length of Tours: |
30-45mins |
| Hours for Tours: |
May-Oct.: Wed & Sat 10am to 2pm; Nov-Apr: 1st & 3rd Sat 10am to 2pm |
| Accessability: |
yes, ramped entrance |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Heading east on Rehoboth Ave, take right on Christian. Museum is on the left next to the Senior Center. |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
| County: |
Sussex |
| Museum Name: |
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Address: |
11978 Turkle Pond Road |
| City: |
Milton |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19968 |
| Telephone: |
(302) 684-8419 |
| Fax: |
(302) 684-8504 |
| Website Address: |
http://primehook.fws.gov/
| E-Mail Address: |
FW5RW_PHNWR@fws.gov
| Admission Fee: |
free |
| Major Collections: |
wildlife |
| Themes: |
ecology, wildlife, water nature |
| Nature |
yes |
| Hours for Tours: |
Refuge: everyday sunrise to sunset. VC and Store M-F 7:30 am to 4pm, weekends, April-Nov 9am to 4pm. |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
Monthly Bird Walks |
| Annual Events: |
Waterfowl Festival |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Organization: |
Woodland Ferry Association |
| Museum Name: |
Woodland Ferry |
| Description: |
or over 200 years the Woodland Ferry has faithfully made its journey connecting the banks of Woodland and Bethel, Delaware. History abounds in this quaint village of Woodland, a place almost forgotten by time. |
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| Address: |
RD 3 Box 111 |
| City: |
Seaford |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19973 |
| Telephone: |
(302)629-8077 |
| Fax: |
(302)628-0285 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.woodlandferry.com/index.html
| E-Mail Address: |
johnroyal@dol.net
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Museum Name: |
Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum |
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| Address: |
510 S. Bedford Street |
| City: |
Georgetown |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19947 |
| Telephone: |
302-855-9660 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.marvelmuseum.org/
| E-Mail Address: |
hudhome@ce.net
| Admission Fee: |
$3 |
| Major Collections: |
carriages, historic buildings, photography, agricultural artifacts |
| Themes: |
1800s social history, rural/ag history |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| Historic Building |
yes |
| Technological History |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided |
| Length of Tours: |
2hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
1st Sun of month 1 to 4pm, by appt. |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/30 |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
exhibits |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Organization: |
Harrington Historical Society |
| Museum Name: |
Harrington Railroad Museum |
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| Address: |
P.O. Box 64 |
| Address: |
108 Fleming Street |
| City: |
Harrington |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19952 |
| Telephone: |
302-398-3698 |
| Fax: |
302-398-9589 |
| Admission Fee: |
free, donations accepted |
| Major Collections: |
Railroad artifacts, Harrington |
| Themes: |
Railroad history, Mispillion 100, Town of Harrington, technology |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Technological History |
yes |
| Railroad History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided |
| Length of Tours: |
1hr |
| Hours for Tours: |
Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, other hours by appt. |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/50 |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
Exhibits |
| Annual Events: |
heritage day |
| Museum Shop: |
no |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
| County: |
Sussex |
| Organization: |
Lewes Historical Society |
| Museum Name: |
Cannonball House |
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| Address: |
110 Shipcarpenter Street |
| City: |
Lewes |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19958 |
| Telephone: |
302-645-7670 |
| Fax: |
302-645-2375 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.historiclewes.org/complex/cbh.html
| E-Mail Address: |
info@historiclewes.org
| Admission Fee: |
$6 or less |
| Hours of Operation: |
Mid June-Labor Day: Tues-Fri 11am to 4pm, Sat 10am to 12:30pm |
| Major Collections: |
historic buildings, colonial furniture |
| Themes: |
colonial history of Lewes, architecture, small town life |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| Historic House |
yes |
| Decorative Arts |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided |
| Length of Tours: |
1-3 hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
Mid June-Labor Day: Tues-Fri 11am to 4pm, Sat 10am to 12:30pm |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
5/40 |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
exhibits, building tours, lectures |
| Annual Events: |
antique fair, craft fair, coast day, xmas house tours |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Historical Society Complex is located at 2nd and Shipcarpenter Streets in Historic Lewes. |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Museum Name: |
Nanticoke Indian Museum |
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| Address: |
P.O. Box 107A |
| City: |
Millsboro |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19966 |
| Telephone: |
302-945-7022 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.thelongneckpage.com/nia/
| E-Mail Address: |
nanticok@bellatlantic.net
| Admission Fee: |
$1 adults, $.50 youth |
| Major Collections: |
native american artifacts |
| Themes: |
prehistoric, native american social history 600BC-1000BC |
| Prehistory |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Native American History |
yes |
| Religious History |
yes |
| Women's History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided |
| Length of Tours: |
30mins-1hr |
| Hours for Tours: |
April-Oct: Tues-Thur 9am to 4pm, Sat 12 to 4pm |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/50 |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
living history, exhibits |
| Annual Events: |
Native American Artists |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Museum Name: |
DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum |
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| Address: |
708 Ocean Highway |
| City: |
Fenwick Island |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19944 |
| Telephone: |
302-539-9366 |
| Fax: |
302-539-1285 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.discoversea.com/MUSEUM~1/Homex.html
| Admission Fee: |
free, donations welcome |
| Major Collections: |
maritime/shipwreck artifacts |
| Themes: |
1600s & 1700s maritime, shipwreck/salvage, nature |
| 17th Century History |
yes |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| Nature |
yes |
| Maritime History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided, theme |
| Length of Tours: |
1-2hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
Mon-Sun 10am to 5pm (June only 10am to 9pm) |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/80 |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
living history, exhibits, museum theatre |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Museum Name: |
Parson Thorne Mansion |
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| Address: |
501 NW Front Street |
| City: |
Milford |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19963 |
| Telephone: |
302-422-3115 |
| E-Mail Address: |
sje751@aol.com
| Admission Fee: |
suggested donation of $2 |
| Major Collections: |
Historic House, decorative arts |
| Themes: |
Victorian/Colonial Social History |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic House |
yes |
| Decorative Arts |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, guided, self-guided, group |
| Length of Tours: |
20mins |
| Hours for Tours: |
May-Oct: 1st Sat& Sun 2 to 4pm; by appt. |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/40 |
| Accessability: |
no |
| Programming: |
living history, exhibits |
| Annual Events: |
Christmas event, heritage day, colonial fair |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Organization: |
DE Tech and Comm College Education Foundation |
| Museum Name: |
Treasures of the Sea Exhibit |
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| Address: |
P.O. Box 610 |
| Address: |
Rt. 18 |
| City: |
Georgetown |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19947 |
| Telephone: |
302-856-5700/302-856-5482 |
| Fax: |
302-858-5462 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.treasuresofthesea.org
| E-Mail Address: |
treasures@dtcc.edu
| Admission Fee: |
$2.50 adults, $1 students, $2 seniors 65+, Free to children 4 and younger. |
| Hours of Operation: |
Mon-Tues 10am to 4pm; Fri noon-4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm |
| Major Collections: |
Archaeological, transportation, historical, numismatic |
| Themes: |
Spanish Exploration in the New World; Maritime history; Treasure-hunting |
| 17th Century History |
yes |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Maritime History |
yes |
| Military/War History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided (by appt.) |
| Length of Tours: |
1 hr |
| Hours for Tours: |
year-round, 7 days a week, except major holidays |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
10/60 |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Annual Events: |
On International Museum Day and Columbus Day we have special admission prices. We also participate in "Free to the First State". |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
1/4 mile west of the intersection of Rt 113 and Rt. 18 outside Georgetown. Located in the Library Building of DE Tech & Comm College. |
| Last Update: |
7/18/2003 0:00:00 |
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